Pitchfork Names New Editor-in-Chief

Pitchfork's former Managing Editor, Mark Richardson, has become Pitchfork's new Editor-in-Chief, succeeding Scott Plagenhoef. Mark has served as Managing Editor since 2007 and has written for Pitchfork since 1998. "Mark was one of the first writers I hired for Pitchfork and we're all excited to have him take on this new role," said Pitchfork founder Ryan Schreiber. "Scott has done an amazing job at Pitchfork and I wish him only the best. Mark has big shoes to fill, but I have no doubt he's the ideal person to lead us going forward."

Scott will now focus on writing opportunities outside of Pitchfork. "I'm very proud of the strides Pitchfork has taken in the nearly seven years I have given to the publication," he said in an email to staff. "It's been the richest and most satisfying experience of my professional life, primarily because of the team we have built here. I look forward to enjoying Pitchfork for years to come."